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Vegetable gardens, urban farming, backyard chickens and serene floral displays. The back yards of Central Ohio can be used for both functional food gardens or nature-filled retreats. The “In My Garden” series takes a peek at some of the most interesting gardens in the city.

In My Garden: Clintonville Urban Homestead

In My Garden: Clintonville Urban Homestead

10 Anne / August 20, 2012 8:00 am

Jared Boyd is another person who did not grow up having a garden. His interest in food began later on in life while working at Northstar Café. Then he read Wendell Berry’s ideas and was hooked. Boyd and his wife… [Read More]

In My Garden: Robin Oatts’s pretty and practical backyard

In My Garden: Robin Oatts’s pretty and practical backyard

2 Anne / July 22, 2012 8:00 am

Robin Oatts bought her home in Clintonville about three years ago and has been slowly working to improve it. She loves fresh fruit, tomatoes and hot peppers. A Belle of Georgia peach tree was one of the first things she… [Read More]

City Folk’s Farm Shop offers urban homesteading tools and education

City Folk’s Farm Shop offers urban homesteading tools and education

5 Anne / April 20, 2012 8:00 am

A new shop in Clintonville wants to become your go-to place for all things homesteading. City Folk’s Farm Shop is full of everything you need to turn your city lot into a productive urban homestead. You’ll find the tools, supplies,… [Read More]

In My Garden: Front Street Farmers

In My Garden: Front Street Farmers

6 Anne / October 9, 2011 4:00 pm

Roommates Mike Minnix and Brandon Hulett have been working on their garden for about a year. The house they moved in to had a large in ground pool that had been filled in with dirt. The space makes a great… [Read More]

In My Garden: The Sherwood’s Large Lot in Linden

In My Garden: The Sherwood’s Large Lot in Linden

2 Anne / September 20, 2011 8:00 am

Our adventure in gardens continues with Stephanie and Dan Sherwood’s large and bountiful Garden of Eatin’ in Linden. When they purchased their home three years ago, they were pleasantly surprised to find out that it also came with quite a… [Read More]

In My Garden: The Summit Community Garden

In My Garden: The Summit Community Garden

4 Anne / August 23, 2011 3:00 pm

Britany Hoeffer did not grow up gardening. She got involved with the Summit Community Garden and has been leading it for about two years. The garden was started in 2008 by Josh Blankenbeckler. He was involved in the student chapter… [Read More]

In My Garden: John Bannon in Olde Towne East

In My Garden: John Bannon in Olde Towne East

19 Anne / July 31, 2011 8:00 am

Backyard chickens? YES! You’ve been reading a lot about raising chickens in your own backyard the past couple of years. It’s a part of the local foods movement that has been gaining ground here and across the nation as people… [Read More]

In My Garden: Becke and Paul Boyer

In My Garden: Becke and Paul Boyer

8 Anne / August 1, 2009 3:30 pm

Becke and Paul Boyer have turned their backyard into a wonderful space that yields lots of food. They love having such a variety of foods available from their own yard. Some of the things they are growing include: raspberries, blueberries,… [Read More]

In My Garden: Dru & Jeannie in Italian Village

In My Garden: Dru & Jeannie in Italian Village

23 Anne / June 23, 2009 3:10 pm

Dru and Jeannie Simmons are not new to gardening. They have been participating in the Italian Village community garden for a number of years. But this year, the plot was sold and no longer able to be used as a… [Read More]

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